Audit Senior - Healthcare & Affordable Housing

About Grassi

After more than 40 years of business growth and industry change, Grassi has redefined what it means to be an advisor and accountant to today’s businesses and individuals. Nationally ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing accounting firms in the nation, Grassi is a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services across key sectors including construction, architecture and engineering, not-for-profit, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, financial services, real estate, and more.

Several publications have ranked us among the top accounting firms to work for, highlighting our strength in work-life balance, culture, and wellness categories.

With over 550 employees and eleven offices spanning the New York Metropolitan Area, Long Island, the Northeast, Florida, New England, Denver and an international presence in Italy, we are strategically positioned to serve clients locally and globally. In 2023, Grassi became an employee‑owned company by implementing an ESOP, establishing our independence and empowering our people to drive the firm’s future success.

The ESOP ensures that equity partners and all Grassi U.S. employees have the exclusive opportunity to own the firm’s stock, making them integral to the company’s future.

We are currently seeking an Audit Senior Associate to join our team in our Park Ridge, NJ office location. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing firm. Our Senior Auditors work closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. They are primarily responsible for planning and executing day‑to‑day audit activities for all client engagements which include meeting time constraints and client deadlines and thorough knowledge of first level of review of basic audit work reports produced by junior audit staff.

• Leading audit engagements from initial planning through final deliverables, including scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork supervision, and completion procedures for healthcare and affordable housing clients
• Managing client relationships by serving as the primary point of contact on engagements, responding to client inquiries, and addressing accounting and audit‑related issues in a timely manner
• Supervising, training, and mentoring associates and interns, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, and providing timely feedback and development support
• Reviewing audit work papers, financial statements, and reports to ensure compliance with professional and firm standards
• Evaluating internal controls and identifying areas of risk, inefficiency, or opportunities for improvement
• Preparing complex sections of audit documentation, including working papers, financial statement disclosures, and draft reports
• Researching and resolving complex accounting, auditing, and reporting issues using authoritative guidance and firm resources
• Collaborating with partners and managers to develop audit strategies and improve engagement efficiency and client service
• Assisting in staff performance evaluations and contributing to talent development initiatives
• Ensuring projects are completed within established time frames and budgets while maintaining high quality standards
• Ensuring compliance with applicable professional standards and firm policies
• Meeting project deadlines and managing time efficiently across multiple engagements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
  Masters Degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 3‑5 years progressive audit experience; previous experience in public accounting required
• CPA license preferred or actively pursuing CPA certification
• Healthcare and affordable housing audit experience required
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff while working collaboratively in a team environment
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, initiative, and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting software such as Quick Books, Case Ware, Pro System fx Engagement, CCH, etc.
• Ability to…